Archive for September, 2010
MadCatz: Most of Our Peripherals Still Work on PS3 FW 3.50
Posted by Ace in Firmware, Firmware Updates on September 26th, 2010
With the recently released firmware update 3.50, Sony locked out a number of third-party peripherals from working on the PS3.Peripheral manufacturer MadCatz, however, has assured gamers that while some of their products no longer work the majority of them are unaffected.
Here’s the official statement from MadCatz:
With the exception of a small quantity of controllers sold before 2008, we believe that all Mad Catz products will continue to function as they did prior to the 3.50 Firmware update including high profile products such as our range of Street Fighter IVFightSticks and Wireless FightPads; our range of controllers and accessories for Call of Duty; our Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Wireless FlightStick; our wired and wireless control pads; and our range of Rock Band accessories.
The 2008 wireless PS3 GamePad, the 2008 wired PS3 GamePad and the PS3 wireless MicroCon no longer work. If you’re in need of a replacement device you can contact MadCatz’s customer service department.
Mortal Kombat & Prince of Persia HD Collection Box Art Spotted
It’s been rumored for months that Ubisoft was working on HD collections of their Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia games for the PS3, now it appears NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat will also be receiving an HD upgrade.
According to a source in Europe the Prince of Persia HD collection will be in 3D and will go on sell this November 4th followed by the Mortal Kombat collection on November 18th. Neither Ubisoft nor NetherRealm Studios has made an official announcement regarding the rumors.
Canadian Netflix Impressions
Posted by Ceidz in Game Impressions, Movies, Netflix on September 26th, 2010
Netflix is an online movies/TV shows store, which allows you to watch instantly (it’s their slogan) movies via online streaming. For a ridiculous monthly fee, you can watch as many movies you want, without any restriction, as long as you stay a registered member. When you register, you get the first month free (a trial), and after it’s $7.99 (CAN)/month to stay registered. My local video store rents movies for $5.99 each! As long as I watch at least 2 movies a month, I save money using Netflix over my local video store!
Netflix is available since last Wednesday in Canada. It is supported natively on the PS3, along with a few other devices: PC, X360, Wii, iPod/iPhone and iPad!
I’ve already watched 3 movies this week and I’m impressed by how fast the movie starts; buffering is, at most, 5 seconds. The image quality is good on a HD television. I guess it’s somewhat a little better than a DVD, but it’s not as good as a BR-disk.
MAG Joins the PS3′s Greatest Hits
Next Tuesday Sony’s massively multiplayer first person shooter, MAG, will officially join the PS3 Greatest Hits club. This means you’ll be able to pick up a copy of the game for just $29.99. Also, keep an eye out for the free PlayStation Move patch for MAG coming soon.
New Yakuza 4 Screens Released
Sega has released a bunch of new Yakuza 4 screenshots showing Kazuma and friends. They can be seen here. Enjoy.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 – Casino Street Zone
Posted by Oly in Commercials, Media, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 on September 24th, 2010
Here is a new preview of another Sonic the Hedgehog 4 level. Wow does this bring back memories. I actually can’t wait to play this game and am very much looking forward to playing some Sonic The Hedgehog in HD. I will probably wind up watching it more than playing it once my wife see it.
There’s another video below, of this game expected to hit the PSN within the next couple months.
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Explodemon! Debut Trailer
Posted by Jay in Explodemon!, Media on September 24th, 2010
Besides the prototype trailers and the like, this is the first official trailer for the upcoming PSN game, Explodemon! It seems the whole premise is to blow yourself up throughout the levels to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, etc. Here’s what Curve Studios had to say about the title:
An explosive homage to SNES-era platformers mixed with a modern physics-puzzle twist, Explodemon is non-stop action mayhem like you’ve never seen before. But don’t take our word for it: check out the brand new trailer to see the first footage of the game in action.
Featuring athletic feats of aerial nimbleness, sizzling combo-laden combat, and a dash of physics puzzles, the trailer will give you a small-but-perfectly-formed taster of what will definitely be this winter’s most explosive PSN release.
Looks interesting, but I’m not sure I much care for the time freeze when you come into contact with an objective/enemy.
Sony Begins Barring Counterfeit/Unlicensed Controllers
Posted by Jay in Accessories, Firmware on September 24th, 2010
According to GI.biz, Sony has began barring counterfeit and unlicensed peripherals and USB accessories (adapters and flash drives) through the recently released firmware 3.50. Sony says:
SCEA advises consumers to be cautious when buying PlayStation 3 Wireless Controllers from uncertain sources as the quality, reliability and safety of counterfeit products is uncertain, and in some cases, may be dangerous.
It is possible that some counterfeit product may ignite or explode, resulting in injury or damage to the user, your PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, or other property.
Moreover, SCEA does not support continued functionality of counterfeit or unlicensed controllers in system software updates and these devices may cease to function in the future because of system software updates.
Imagine a controller blowing up in your hands for a second 
. Anyway, it is believed that there’s a “white list” of accessories that the system now accepts, but there have also been some reports of a few licensed third party accessories that are having issues with the PS3 reading them. This has happened last year as well, with the white counterfeit controllers like in the video.
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